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In February 1926, Woodson sent out a press release announcing the first Negro History Week. He chose February because the month contained the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two prominent men whose historic achievements African Americans already celebrated.
February 7-13, 1926 First national Negro History Week is established by Woodson and observed in many locations. Black newspapers carry a column by Woodson on achievements. February 24, 1926 The New York Amsterdam News excerpts Woodson’s Negro History Week speech.
14 Οκτ 2009 · The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher.
Woodson began the annual celebration in 1926 to increase awareness of and interest in black history among both blacks and whites.
On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson, initiated the first celebration of Negro History Week which led to Black History Month, to extend and deepen the study and scholarship on African American history, all year long.
13 Ιαν 2024 · February was chosen in recognition of National Negro History Week, which Carter G. Woodson established in 1926. National Negro Week was held during the second week of February in honor of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays.
7 Φεβ 2022 · On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched the first celebration of Negro History Week which was the predecessor to Black History Month, The idea was intended to expand the education and understanding of African American history.
